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In this title, David Gushee argues convincingly that there is in U.S. politics an 'evangelical centre' of voters who do not identify with the politics and religion of either the right or the left. Although evangelical Christians are portrayed by the media as conservatives, Gushee claims that the evangelical movement includes nearly even numbers of voters on the right, in the centre, and on the left of the political spectrum. He provides portraits of the major figures in each of the three camps, outlines the core convictions of the adherents, and analyses the strengths and weaknesses of each group's positions. He suggests that the evangelical centre is poised for growth; this book could be its manifesto.